Leave your legacy on English football by being part of the creation and implementation of a world class education environment.

The Football Association (The FA) is the governing body of football in England and has the responsibility to promote and develop the game at all levels from grass roots through to the professional game, The FA Cup and the England International team.

Creating winning England Teams requires a coaching workforce with access to a world class education system. The education and development of coaches plays a pivotal role in ensuring The FA is successful in its implementation of the England DNA coaching philosophy.

The County Coach Developers area a team of coach educators working at grassroots level in line with The FA Education plan, who provide world leading coaching qualifications and CPD for the grassroots coaching workforce including but not exclusive to Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3.

As a County Coach Developer you will be responsible for supporting the successful delivery of The FA Coaching Strategy across the National Game, by supporting the development of creative coaches who are excellent teachers of the game. You will be expected to support the delivery of coach education and coach development opportunities in the county for a minimum of 140 days a year. 

This position will be based within Hampshire FA, full time, with an initial fixed term contract through until 31st July 2021. The position will be home based. A competitive salary, attractive benefits and a job need car are on offer for the right candidate.

Essential

UEFA B Coaching Licence, FA Coach Educator at Level 1, Level 2 and UEFA B

Understanding of FA LTPD-4 corner model

Complete understanding of FA DNA, coaching and learning philosophies

Sensitive to development needs of adult learners

Experience of Grassroots Football

Experience in Player Development

Experience in Coach Education and Coach Development

Team/Player Coaching experience 

Experience of developing young Player/Coach –related programme

Modern, progressive approach to coaching and learning

Ability to develop, prioritise, evaluate work programme to best meet the FA group objectives

Modern, progressive approach to coaching and learning

Desirable

Qualifications and/or experience in a child related profession

Experience of working with and maintaining effective working relationships with County FAs, Coaches, Schools, Clubs and key stakeholders

Experience of mentoring coaches

FA Youth Award holder

Ability to work with coaches in line with UEFA/FA syllabi

Please note we will be unable to provide feedback on your application, however feedback may be requested if unsuccessful at interview stage.

The Football Association Group promotes inclusion and diversity, and welcomes applications from everyone. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process please mention this in your covering letter.

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